Popular culture often dictates consumer buying habits and the July 2021 pop culture list underscores the latest innovation in this space.
Fast-food chain Wendy's is tapping fans of the cartoon show 'Rick and Morty' with the launch of themed beverages. The new launch is part of the brand's partnership with Adult Swim and includes various flavors such as the Mello Yello Portal Time Lemon Lime and BerryJerryboree.
Another brand, in a far different industry, is also tapping the entertainment industry. Booking.com recently debuted the 'Friends Experience' for fans of the iconic 90s sitcom show. The overnight experience is a complete recreation of the set of Friends and includes a late-night game of Phoebe’s Cab Escape Room, a themed scavenger hunt, and breakfast at 'Central Perk.'
Top 50 Pop Culture Trends in July
From Realistic Tattoo Filters to Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors:
Grace Mahas — Jul 17, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Sci-Fi Themed Tropical Shirts
Columbia's Outer Rim Collection Taps Star Wars for Custom PFG Shirts
49
Engaging Social Media Games
'Battle of the Influencers' Makes Social Media Social Again
48
Sci-Fi Villain Workstations
The Regal Robot Darth Vader Meditation Chamber Desk is Darkly Designed
47
Playful Pink-Accented Coffee Lines
The Nespresso x Chiara Ferragni Collection is Limited Edition
46
Personalized Smart Skincare
KNOW Beauty Delivers Skincare Solutions with an At-Home DNA Test Kit
45
Hyper-Realistic Tattoo Filters
Jerferson Araujo's Tattoo Filter on Instagram is Super Realistic
44
Pride-Honoring Athletic Collections
The Under Armour 2021 Pride Capsule is Designed by Unified
43
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
42
Prideful Footwear Campaigns
UGG and Lil Nas X Launched a Colorful Pride Campagin
41
Marine Waste Sunglasses
M.I.A & Parley for the Oceans Collaborated on a Clean Waves Range
40
Anime Studio-Themed Timepieces
Seiko's Presage Watch Gets a Playful and Eccentric Design Update
39
Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Elemental' Coffee Machine is Futuristically Designed
38
Holistic Lavender Farm Memberships
Terre Bleu Launches the 'Beyond the Yellow Door' Membership
37
Anime-Themed Graphic Centric Apparel
The Hundreds Launches the One Piece Collection
36
Soccer-Themed Charitable Beer Mats
Proceeds From the Weird Euros Beer Mats are Donated to Charity
35
Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
34
Artistic Musician Makeup Sets
Haus Laboratories' BAD KID VAULT Recreates Iconic Lady Gaga Looks
33
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
32
Exclusive Musician-Branded CBD Drinks
VYBES Worked with Blackbear for the Blackbear Hibiscus
31
Sitcom-Themed Sweater Patterns
Schitt's Creek and Lion Brand Created David Rose Sweater Patterns
30
Vegan Latinx Beauty Brands
Treslúce Beauty by Becky G Celebrates the Latinx Community
29
Designer Celebrity Clothing Collabs
Yeezy Gap Cloud Jacket Has a Contemporary Amorphous Look
28
Exclusive Alien-Themed Seltzers
The Alien-Themed Bud Light Seltzers Come in Four Flavors
27
Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs
The Diplo X Crocs Collab Shares Unique, Multi-Tone Styles
26
Footballer-Approved Sunglasses
The Cloos x Brady Sunglasses Collection Has Biodegradable Frames
25
Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors
The Wendy's Rick and Morty Soda Flavors are Arriving at Locations Now
24
Iconic American Artist Cameras
The Polaroid Now I-Type Instant Camera Keith Haring Edition is Bold
23
YouTuber-Approved Energy Drinks
G FUEL Yuzu Slash was Created with PewDiePie
22
Sci-Fi Sixth Scale Collectibles
The Hunter Collectible Expands Sideshow's Star Wars Collection
21
Rapper-Honoring Hawaiian Shirts
The Notorious B.I.G. is the New WACKO MARIA Collection Highlight
20
News Network NFT Platforms
Vault by CNN Lets Users Own Iconic Moments as NFTs
19
Cartoon Princess-Themed Candles
The Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Candles are Available at Target
18
Retro Gaming Energy Drinks
G FUEL's Tetris Blast Energy Drink Celebrates World Tetris Day
17
AR Auto-Robot Games
Transformers: Heavy Metal Lets Players Team Up with Bumblebee
16
Televised Music Festivals
The Glastonbury Experience 2021 Will Replace the Classic Festival
15
NFT Collectible Marketplaces
The Binance NFT Marketplace is Debuting with Mystery Box Collections
14
Skateboarding-Inspired Sandwich Ads
Subway and Tony Hawk Launch the new Drop In To Win Contest
13
Celebratory Centennial Cereal Packaging
The Wheaties Century Box Series is Limited-Edition
12
Artful Monobrow Glasses
The Stefan Sagmeister x götti Switzerland Glasses Take After Frida Kahlo
11
Film-Inspired Cash Giveaways
Warner Bros. Launched a $96,000 Giveaway in Honor of 'In the Heights'
10
Cinematic Comic-Themed Hair Dyes
The Splat The Suicide Squad Hair Dye Kits Come in Six Colors
9
Creature-Catching Virtual Festivals
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Has a Music Festival and Special Rewards
8
Horned Villain Cereals
The Limited-Edition Loki Charms Cereal Replaces a Mischievous Mascot
7
Ocean Plastic Fashion Dolls
The Barbie Loves the Ocean Line is made with Eco-Friendly Materials
6
Epic Fantasy Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Launching The Lord of the Rings Bears
5
Collectible Avatar Trios
Migos Created Avatars & Digital Wearables Inspired by Culture III
4
Theatrical Heist Experiences
Money Heist: The Experience Invites Fans to Join the Gang
3
Co-Branded Eye-Catching Sunglasses
Quay Joins Forces with Celebrity Maluma for New collection
2
Doll-Themed Hairstyling Tools
The CHI x Barbie Hairstyling Tools Celebrate Malibu Barbie
1
Wearable Virtual Collectibles
IMVU Created Digital Wearable NFTs Exclusively for Its Avatars
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Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Superhero Lifestyle Collections
Disney Drops Brand Collabs for The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals
Hello Kitty TMNT Toys are the Latest in Mcdonald’s Happy Meals
Sci-Fi Series QSR Meals
The McDonald's Stranger Things Happy Meal is Arriving in May
Layered Drink Lineups
The New DRIPS by Pepsi Lineup Delivers a Customizable Experience
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Character-Dessert Collab Menus
Paris Baguette Kpop Demon Hunters Desserts Capture Cinematic Fandom
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Theatrical Film-Inspired QSR Offerings
Dunkin' x Wicked Partner for a Themed Menu
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Basketball-Inspired Complimentary Menu Promotions
Wendy's Offers Free Fries and Frosty on April 7
Wellness-Focused Soda Brands
Bloom Nutrition Launches Bloom Pop, a Better-For-You Soda Line
Cult-Favorite Animation-Inspired Stationery Collections
Sharpie and Elmer's Embrace Toy Story 5
Nostalgic 2000s QSR Menus
Taco Bell Rewinds the Clock with its 'Decades Y2K Menu'
Soda-Inspired Jumbo Lip Balms
Space Camp Wellness x Olipop Created Clean, Nostalgic Lip Hydrators
Summer-Ready Healthy Fizzy Drinks
New Flavors from Poppi Arrive in Canadian Markets
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Sci-Fi Series Snack Products
Doritos and Stranger Things Partnered for Two Snacks
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Animated Streetwear Capsules
The Simpsons x Family Mart Capsule Celebrates Playful Everyday Style
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Movie-Themed Beverage Flavors
DRIPS by Pepsi Unveils Exclusive Wicked: For Good-Inspired Flavors
Film Franchise Pizza Collaborations
Papa Johns and Disney Launched Its Toy Story 5 Personal Pizzas
Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals
KFC x Stranger Things Reimagines the Brand as Hawkins Fried Chicken
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
QSR Collaborative Streetwear
Pacsun's Mcdonaldland Clothing Line Revives Nostalgia Fashion
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Nostalgic Soda-Inspired Suites
Olipop Introduced 'The Time Travel Travel Agency' in Texas
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Horror Franchise Soda Ranges
These Fanta Sodas Showcase Horror Film Characters
Spicy Collaboration QSR Meals
The Jack in the Box Hot Ones™ Munchie Meal is Here for the Summer
90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals
McDonald’s and Pokémon Partnered to Celebrate 30 Years
Summertime Anime Ice Creams
The Latest Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon Range Arrives for Summer
Breakfast-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Tyler McGillivary Debuts the Playful Midnight Breakfast
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Korean-Themed Menu Expansions
Shake Shack Unveils a New Menu with Korean Flavors
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Beverage-Focused Meal Collabs
Jack in the Box Launched the Coca-Cola Starlight Munchie Meal
Anime Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Canada Launches a ONE PIECE-Themed Menu and Experience.
Cartoon-Branded Prebiotic Sodas
OLIPOP Pineapple Paradise is SpongeBob-Approved
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Romantic Reality Series Sodas
poppi Punch Pop x Love Island USA is Inspired by Fruit Punch
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Spicy QSR Collaborations
Wendy's and Takis Join Forces for a Limited-Time Summer Menu
Retailer Dinosaur Product Ranges
The 7-Eleven Jurassic World Rebirth Collaboration is Expansive
Lemonade-Inspired Soda Flavors
Culture Pop Soda's Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade is Refreshing
Sitcom-Style Fast Food Meals
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Friends Meal with Collectibles
Musical Cafe Drink Ranges
The Pop & Bottle Wicked: For Good Range is Arriving with a Contest
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Ice Pop-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Bubly Brings Back Melted Ice Pop Sparkling Water for Summer
Filmic Asian Fusion Menus
Disney's Freakier Friday Inspired P.F. Chang's Freakier Flavors Menu
QSR In-App Football Games
Wendy’s and FOX Big Noon Launch the 'Tendy Toss' In-App Game
Space Adventure Film Beverages
Bubly x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collab for New Flavors
Bacon-Inspired Limited-Edition Snacks
Cheez-It and Wendy’s Collaborate on a Major Snack Release
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
Whimsical Gothic-Themed Meals
Wendy's® x Wednesday™ Present the 'Meal of Misfortune'
Streaming Series Snack Chips
PepsiCo and Netflix Partnered on Squid Game-Themed Snacks
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Limited-Edition QSR Rewards Ranges
The Latest Wendy’s Rewards Drops are for Members Only
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus
The Pronto Cafe Pokémon Menu is Arriving for Autumn
Laid-Back Fan Experiences
The Buldak Couch Time Pop-Up Invites People to Slow Down and Hang Out
Cheesy Two-Person Costumes
Chili's Teamed Up with JaNa Craig to Revive the MozzMates Costume
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Movie Night Beverages
DRIPS by PEPSI® Arrives at Regal Theatres Across the U.S.
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Fruit-Forward Summertime QSR Menus
Wendy's Seasonal Menu Spotlights the Strawberry Salad
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Galactic-Themed QSR Menus
The Mandalorian and Grogu Menu Arrives at Burger King
Fantastical Fast Food Menus
Burger King's How to Train Your Dragon Menu Features Fiery Flavors
Red Head-Focused Look-Alike Contests
Wendy's Draws in Attention with a NYC Look-Alike Contest
Songstress-Inspired Cold Drinks
Dunkin’ Unveils 'Sabrina’s Strawberry Dream Refresher'
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Pop Culture Beverage Collaborations
Jones Soda Expands Fallout-Themed Sunset Sarsaparilla
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Retro Sports Drink Revivals
Gatorade partners with Stranger Things to relaunch its 1987 campaign
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Host-Inspired QSR Meals
Wendy's and FOX Big Noon Kickoff Partnered for New Combos
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
Cinematic Sci-Fi QSR Meals
The Burger King Star Wars Menu Features Food and Merch
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Jalapeño-Infused QSR Dishes
These New Wendy’s Jalapeño Menu Items are Here for the Spring
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Taco Graphic Tee Capsules
FREAK’S STORE x Taco Bell T-Shirt Blends Cultural Motifs
Animated Movie Baked Goods
Lola’s and Disney Partnered on a Series of Sweet Treats
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
Daylight Saving QSR Guides
Wendy's Spotlights the Daylight Saving Time Survival Guide
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Blind Box Fashion Collaborations
Cider Teams Up with POP MART to Unveil a New Collaboration
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
QSR Lookalike Contests
This Wendy's Contest Celebrates World Redhead Day
Energizing Candy-Topped Lemonades
Horror Vibes Coffee's Mutated Chiller Features Sour Worms
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Friend-Honoring QSR Dessert Campaigns
Wendy's Frosty Swirls Trio Offers Three Servings for $7
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Japanese-Inspired Cream Soda Collaborations
Shonen Soda Joins Forces with Munch Addict
Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland and Back to the Future Partnered for a New Flavor
Themed Frozen Treat Flavors
The 16 Handles Summer Menu Has Three New Flavors
Film-Themed Diner Menus
Denny’s and Good Fortune Partnered on Two New Menu Items
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Frozen QSR Soda Refreshments
Freddy's Dr Pepper Frost is Arriving as a Summertime Exclusive
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Pickle Snack Campaigns
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Returns with Megan Thee Stallion
Icy Summertime Refreshment Menus
Rita's Rocket Pop Italian Ice Has a Blend of Three Flavors in One
Icy Cartoon Movie Refreshments
ICEE and Smurfs Partnered to Celebrate the New Movie and Summer
Burger Menu Updates
Wayback Burgers Launches 35th-Anniversary Limited-Time Items
Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwich Menus
The Chicken Guy! Summer Menu is Sweet and Indulgent
Sci-Fi-Themed Doughnut Lineups
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Celebrating May the 4th Be with You Day
Collaboration Festive Desserts
Ring Pop and Serendipity 3 Partnered for a Sweet Promotion
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection
Frozen Refreshment Retailer Campaigns
7-Eleven Slurpee Day is Offering Tongue-Toos for Fans